ALFORD CRAFT MARKET & MUSICAL MAKERS WEEKEND

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY

MAY 24th, 25th, 26th, 2008

10.00am --- 5.00pm daily.

Manor House Gardens & Marquee, West St, Alford, Lincs.

If you enjoy music, or watching musicians play or have ever wondered how musical instruments are made then this event is for you. Joining our regular group of exhibitors we have invited Lincolnshire makers of bespoke wooden stringed instruments known in their profession as “luthiers”.

This most demanding craft illustrates the highest skill in producing instruments of visual beauty and sound quality perfection.

The selected guitar-makers displaying work are Adrian Lucas, Ivor Pickard, Chris George, and John LeVoi; whilst on a different pitch Andrew Sutherland and Benjamin Ross will show violins and cellos. Alan J. Clay will display a selection of stringed instruments. Many of the luthiers carry out repairs or teach and will be pleased to discuss their trade with visitors.

The event set in the tranquil gardens of the Manor House will host many Lincolnshire artists and craftspeople displaying their work including soaps, jewellery, ceramics, wood, textiles and confectionery.

New artists and makers are constantly being sought and made welcome to display their work and new ideas. The Alford Craft Market is a non-profit making organisation, run by volunteers to promote and encourage traditional and contemporary English crafts. The weekend event has a reputation for the quality of craft displays and offers a safe family environment. Car parking in Alford is plentiful, disabled access to the Manor House and grounds are good; help and assistance at the event is available on request.

For more information on this and other events this season telephone Mr. C. Hornsey on 01522 687911

There are Markets at Easter, Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, throughout the Summer Months, August Bank Holiday and Christmas.

Entrance to the Craft Markets is free, however, at Bank Holidays, you are encouraged to make a donation which will help to pay for the advertising and the entertainment which is provided.

Stalls include:

• Artists
• Cakes
• Ceramics
• Cheese
• Decorative Painting
• Decoupage
• Dolls and Gollys
• Embroidery
• Enamelled coins
• Fabric Bags & Assessories
• Fretwork
• Gemstones
• Greeting Cards
• Herbs
• Jams and Preserves
• Jewellery - contemporary
• Knitware
• Painted Glassware
• Pens & Pencils
• Pottery
• Preserves
• Seascape and Landscape Photography
• Silver and Goldsmiths
• Soap & Candles
• Stained Glass
• Sweets - homemade fudge and chocolates
• Teddy Bears
• Walking Sticks
• Wooden Toys and Pyrography
• Woodturners